An Army veteran, Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was arrested after allegedly setting fire to the Jacob K.Javits Federal Office Building in Lower Manhattan with gasoline and a firework canister.

Authorities reported he also carried anti-ICE materials, including a sign reading 'ICE off our streets,' along with weapons like axes, hammers, and knives.The attack occurred on July 20, 2026, amid heightened tensions over immigration policies, following recent ICE-related fatalities in Maine and Texas.Arrabaca injured one civilian and two federal employees before being detained by police.FBI officials described him as an 'anti-American, anti-government extremist,' citing his actions and post-arrest statements.

The incident occurred near 26 Federal Plaza, a focal point for immigration enforcement and protests, where migrants have previously been arrested during court hearings.Law enforcement is investigating potential terrorism ties, while the NYPD bomb squad examined the scene.Arrabaca’s vehicle was recovered, and charges are pending.His past interactions with authorities were less severe than this incident.